Lexicon rasas: To moisten, to drip, to sprinkle Original Word: רַָסַס Strong's Exhaustive Concordance temper A primitive root; to comminute; used only as denominative from raciyc, to moisten (with drops) -- temper. see HEBREW raciyc NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to moisten NASB Translation moisten (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. [רָסַס] verb moisten (so Aramaic רְסַס, ![]() ![]() ![]() Qal Infinitive construct שֶׁמֶן לָרֹס אֶתהַֿסֹּלֶת Ezekiel 46:14. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: A primitive rootCorresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for רַָסַס (rasas) in the Strong's Greek lexicon. However, Greek words related to the concept of moistening or sprinkling might include terms like ῥαντίζω (rhantizō • Strong's Greek 4472), which means to sprinkle or cleanse with water, often used in the context of purification rituals. Usage: The verb רַָסַס (rasas) is used in the context of moistening or sprinkling, often related to the action of making something wet or damp. Context: The Hebrew verb רַָסַס (rasas) is a primitive root that conveys the action of moistening or sprinkling. It is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe the process of making something wet, often in a ritualistic or agricultural context. The term is not frequently encountered in the biblical text, indicating a specific and limited application. The action of moistening can be associated with various practices, including the preparation of offerings or the nurturing of plants. The concept of moistening in the biblical sense often carries symbolic significance, representing purification, growth, or preparation. Forms and Transliterations לָרֹ֣ס לרס lā·rōs laRos lārōsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezekiel 46:14 HEB: שְׁלִישִׁ֥ית הַהִ֖ין לָרֹ֣ס אֶת־ הַסֹּ֑לֶת NAS: of oil to moisten the fine flour, KJV: of oil, to temper with the fine flour; INT: third of a hin to moisten the fine offering |